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Bowling Team Claims First Region 20 Championship

The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Men’s Bowling team claimed its first-ever Region 20 Championship last Friday at the annual tournament held in Greensburg, PA.

The victory comes just one week after the Black Bears won their first Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference title. Penn Highlands had previously finished as Region 20 runners-up in 2016 and 2017.

“Winning the Region 20 Championship shows the team’s hard work, focus, and determination,” stated Head Coach Mike Lucas. “We’ve bowled exceptionally well these last two tournaments. I’m very confident that we can carry the momentum into the NJCAA Championships.”

Multiple Black Bears earned individual accolades, as sophomore Brady Huss (Johnstown, PA) earned the Men’s All-Events Championship for the second consecutive year, totaling 2,047 pins over nine games.

Huss and Brice Clinger (Altoona, PA) teamed to win the Men’s Doubles Championship with a combined 1,339 score in six games. The pair also won the WPCC Tournament, with Friday marking the first doubles championship for the team at the Region 20 level.

“I’m glad all of our practice and hard work has paid off,” Huss stated. “We bowled very well as a team, and hopefully we can continue to grow as we prepare for nationals.”

Huss finished runner-up in the Men’s Singles division with 693 pins over three games. Luke Collins (Baltimore, MD) placed third with a combined 649 score.

With their performances, Clinger and Huss were both chosen as members of the All-Region Team. This was Huss’ second selection.

The Black Bears will next compete in the NJCAA Bowling Championships from February 27 to March 1 at Airport Lanes in Cheektowaga, NY.